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- Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk Of Cerebral Palsy At Birth
March 22, 2017
Read MoreMagnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy at Birth The Washington Post reports that a medical research study found that mothers who received magnesium sulfate had a reduced risk of having children with cerebral palsy (CP). The study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine.This study included 2,241 women who were at high […]
- Presidential Election
March 22, 2017
Read MorePresidential Election So you don’t think who gets elected president matters? You think both Democrats and Rebulicans are the same? There is one big difference: Who will be appointed to the Supreme Court. If McCain is elected he has promised to nominate new members to the Supreme Court who are going to follow the Scalia, […]
- Using Avastin Questioned In Treating Breast Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreUsing Avastin questioned in treating breast cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the cancer drug, Avastin, to treat breast cancer in 2008. It was “accelerated approved” on condition of more studies being made. But contrary to first reports, Avastin did not slow tumor growth or extend life expectancy said the FDA on July […]
- Study Shows That Cervical Cancer Drug Can Protect For Over Six Years
March 22, 2017
Read MoreStudy Shows that Cervical Cancer Drug Can Protect for Over Six Years A vaccine for reducing the risk of cervical cancer, Cervarix, has been found to remain effective for over six years when protecting against two high-risk types of HPV, the virus which is the primary cause of cervical cancer. Every year, approximately 12,000 women […]
- Mothers Who Die After Csection Due To Pulmonary Embolism Are Preventable Deaths
March 22, 2017
Read MoreMothers Who Die after C-Section Due to Pulmonary Embolism Are Preventable Deaths A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology found that of 95 maternal deaths after childbirth almost 10% were caused by pulmonary embolism and could have been prevented with the appropriate medical care. Pulmonary embolism also known as PE […]
- Exercise May Cut Uterine Cancer Risk In Heavy Women
March 22, 2017
Read MoreExercise could cut uterine cancer risk in heavy women In overweight or obese women, physical activity, even at light or moderate intensities, lowers the risk of cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer), according to findings from the American Cancer Society’s perspective Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort study.Dr. Alpa V. Patel and […]
- New Breast Cancer Gene Test Offered
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Gene Test Offered A very reputable biotech firm is now offering a gene test to identify the genes for the most common types of breast cancer. This is new. Previously, the only tests available were for genes for rare types of breast cancer. The test is expensive, about $1600. It is done […]
- Cancer Malpractice Lawyer Cervical Cancer Screening Pap
March 22, 2017
Read MoreCervical Cancer Screening (PAP) Here are 9 things to remember about PAP tests: 1. PAP tests (a.k.a. PAP smears) are not always 100% accurate. 2. If you were born between 1940 and 1971 and your mother took a synthetic form of estrogen called diethylstilbestrol (DES) when she was pregnant with you, you may require additional […]
- After Breast Cancer Weight Stakes Are Higher
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAfter breast cancer, weight stakes are higher It’s common knowledge that keeping fit and maintaining an optimal weight are great ways to achieve overall health. But for breast cancer survivors, the stakes are much higher. Research indicates that excess weight can lead to increased levels of the hormone estrogen — and estrogen has been tied […]
- Hpv Caused 25000 Cancers Including Cervical Cancer
March 22, 2017
Read MoreHPV Caused 25,000 Cancers, including Cervical Cancer According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), HPV caused 25,000 cancers in the U.S. from 1998-2003. This includes cervical cancer, cancer of the head and neck, anal cancer, and others. This shows that it is important to be tested for HPV and it is important to be […]